2019 news

Chief Minister announces suspension of an Assistant Minister

Islanders planning to drive in Europe are reminded that Vienna Convention International Driving Permits (IDPs) could soon become a requirement.

​Boys aged between 12 and 13 are to be offered a vaccine for the first time to protect them against a viral infection which can cause some cancers.

Statistics Jersey has today published the Jersey's Future Housing Needs Report 2019-2021.

Up to £10,000 of malicious damage at the Millennium Town Park has prompted Growth, Housing and Environment to report the vandalism to the police

Seasonal car parks will become chargeable again from 1 April.

The CI Co-operative Society has agreed with the Government to store additional quantities of food and popular items, over and above their usual stock

Revenue Jersey have created a media campaign, including new how-to videos, to further support islanders to ‘Get their Tax Return Right’.

The deadline for completion of resurfacing work on Gorey Coast Road has overrun due unforeseen circumstances.

A board has been set up to investigate the challenges facing the island's housing market

Senator Ian Gorst responds to Scrutiny report on Jersey's preparations for Brexit.

Beaumont Hill will be open to uphill traffic only on Thursday, 28 March, for the repainting of road lines.

Environmental Protection continues its investigation into a potential breach of the Water Pollution (Jersey) Law 2000

The organisers of the Channel Island Children's Book Award have launched a writing competition

First prison wellbeing fair

Update on the proposed industrial action scheduled to take place on Tuesday 26 March by members of NASUWT

The financial outlook for the Social Security and Health Insurance Funds have been published outlining a current ‘good condition’ of funds for social contributions.

Safety review limits numbers at Fort Regent

Today sees the publication of Statistics Jersey's Births, fertility and breastfeeding report.

Islanders interested in or already working in civil engineering are being encouraged to apply for a part-time course that allows students to work in the industry while they study.

Commercial vehicle owners have less than two months to ensure that any heavy goods vehicles weighing more than 7.5 tonnes have been inspected by Driver and Vehicle Standards (DVS) for roadworthiness.

Islanders interested in studying a new degree course that will help build a home-grown team of social workers have a further opportunity to apply for a place.

Information about the NEU industrial action on Tuesday 19 March

States Employment Board updates States Members on public sector pay offers

The Chief Minister and the Bailiff today met the Madeiran President to celebrate two decades since the islands signed their Friendship Agreement.

Jersey’s Treasury Minister, Deputy Susie Pinel, has welcomed the publication of the Fiscal Policy Panel’s Advice for the 2020-23 Government Plan

Information about university courses, apprenticeships, gap year opportunities and workplace training will be available at this year’s Higher Education Fair at Fort Regent.

Islanders are being invited to see the plans for the new public space which is to be created as part of the activities to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Liberation Day in 2020.

Education Minister Senator Tracey Vallois will open the Jersey Youth Service annual conference on "The Rights of the Child" on Saturday

Report gives views of people in Jersey with experience of care

The Safeguarding Partnership Board (SPB) and Government departments are joining forces to raise awareness of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) as part of a national awareness day on Monday, 18 March.

A beekeeper with 17 years’ experience has been appointed as the 2019 Asian Hornet Coordinator

The Assistant Treasury Minister welcomes the Comptroller and Auditor General’s follow-up report into the Government’s governance arrangements to discharge its responsibilities as a shareholder.

More women having cervical screening since fees were scrapped

Four Highlands College students will take part at an inter-island competition this week to showcase the skills they have learnt during their apprenticeships.

Two midwifery students from Ohio have joined Jersey’s Midwifery Department as part of an international exchange programme.

EU Finance Ministers (ECOFIN) have formally confirmed Jersey’s position as a cooperative jurisdiction.

The Minquiers and Écréhous have been registered by inter-governmental organisation OSPAR as Marine Protected Areas

A forum of senior politicians and officials from Jersey and Guernsey met in Jersey last week

The States Veterinary Officer, Theo Knight-Jones is putting out an urgent message for pet owners wishing to travel with their dog, cat or ferret, to check they have made the necessary preparations in case of a no-deal Brexit.

More than 60 works of art and craft by Jersey prisoners will go on display as part of the annual Inside Out exhibition

Jersey’s Education Minister and senior officers are visiting schools to listen to the voice of the child and meet staff on the front-line to hear the real day-to-day issues they face.

The owners of the first mopeds and minibuses due to be inspected by Driver and Vehicle Standards (DVS) have received letters asking them to book their appointments.

Smokers in Jersey who want to kick the habit are urged to seek support this No Smoking Day, on Wednesday 13 March.

Report reveals Sienna and Leo are Jersey’s most popular baby names

Proposals to make part of Route Orange safer for pedestrians are going on display at drop-in sessions at La Moye School next week.

The States Employment Board has authorised formal pay offers for prison officers and Fire and Rescue officers, and their respective unions have agreed to consult their members

Taxation of married women scheduled to change by 2021

The Members of the Panel that carried out the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry into the abuse of children in the island's care system will begin a review of the progress made since they delivered their recommendations in July 2017.

​The Minister for Home Affairs, Connétable Len Norman, has approved a change in policy to make 150 seasonal work permits available for the hospitality industry.

Islanders are asked to give their views on how safety can be improved along a part of St Aubin’s Inner Road.

EU nationals working in the agricultural and fishing industries have successfully registered their ‘settled status’, ensuring they can remain in the island after Brexit.

A three-dimensional model of Jersey has been opened online to help members of the public visualise how proposed developments would look.

Jersey’s Government has launched one of the largest recruitment campaigns for social workers the island has ever seen.

​The Health Minister has welcomed a Scrutiny report that has assessed and reviewed the island’s mental health services

Islanders will be able to access support from Community Savings and report minor crimes to the police as part of the continued extension of services available through ‘One Front Door’ at Customer and Local Services on La Motte Street.

A fundamental new plan for Jersey’s children, young people and families, which aims to make sure Jersey is the best place to grow up and also improves everyday lives, is launched today.

Proposals to make Bagatelle Lane a safer route to school are to go on display

The Minister for Treasury and Resources, Deputy Susie Pinel, approves funding for 11 projects.

Joint Statement on the deferral of the UK government's Financial Services (Implementation of Legislation) Bill

Islanders interested in careers in hospitality, finance, technology, retail and engineering are being encouraged to attend a series of events this week.

The Chief Ministers of the Crown Dependencies have issued a statement in response to amendments proposed to the UK’s Financial Services (Implementation of Legislation) Bill

Next week, Jersey is hosting a national culinary competition that will see local students team up with chefs to compete against top colleges from across the UK

Islanders can now apply for an international driving permit (IDP) which has been introduced in response to Brexit.

Christians Together in Jersey (CTJ) has become the island’s first social housing provider to be accredited under the Rent Safe Scheme.